I say a little pray for you. While combing my hair now. And wondering what dress to wear now. I say a little prayer for you. Forever and ever, you'll stay in my heart. And I will love you. Forever and ever, we never will part. Oh, how I love you. Together, forever, that's how it must be. I Say a Little Prayer. ». I Say a Little Prayer Lyrics by Aretha Franklin from the Aretha Now album- including song video, artist biography, translations and more: The moment I wake up Before I put on my makeup I say a little pray for you While combing my hair now And wondering …. Dionne Warwick original. Dionne Warwick, 1966. Intended by lyricist Hal David to convey a woman's concern for her man who's serving in the Vietnam War, [3] "I Say a Little Prayer" was recorded by Dionne Warwick in a 9 April 1966 session. Although Bacharach's recordings with Warwick typically took no more than three takes (often only taking one Click on highlighted lyrics to explain. The moment I wake up. Before I put on my makeup. I say a little prayer for you. And while combing my hair now, And wondering what dress to wear now, I say a little prayer for you. Forever, and ever, you'll stay in my heart. And I will love you. kMPBkEZ.